Metzeler Marathon 880

Metzeler 880

March 19, 2013

Last Sept. I had to replace my rear 880 because it was splitting in the
tread, you could see the threads. It was less than a year old. Now this
one another 880 maybe 1000 miles on it's splitting in 2 sections all the
way around. Date code makes it a year old now so its not an age problem.

Never getting a Metzeler again. Did I mention as others did I recked on the
freeway with my last bike because the there lost traction on a wet road. I
was not speeding. 3 metzelers and there out.

Tom from Washington

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No durability

October 10, 2012

When my stock Dunlops wore I decided to replace both with 880's at 11K.
Front tire is fine but rarely do fronts wear out evenly with the rears.
Rear tire is a 150/80H B16, I do daily riding and long distance in any
weather. This tire gripped better than the stock Dunlops in any weather
but the drawback is that at 18K the tire is shot. Worn to the
strings.
Not going with Metzler again, on to Conti's or Mich's where there is
comparable performance with longer life. I ride a full dress 09 Harley,
usually solo. Yes I ride hard but 7K ?? not acceptable.

Kriss Dee from New York, NY

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Best Tires!

September 20, 2012

I am not sure words can do these tires justice. I had the stock Dunlaps on
my 01 HD FXD and thought they were OK. But, when it came time to replace
and I started doing my research, every forum and every review I read kept
pointing in the direction of the Metzler Marathon tire. So, that is what I
went with and I cannot even put into words the difference in these tires
compared to the Dunlaps.

I know everyone is going to have different opinions on what they think is
the best tire and a lot of reviews indicated that you cant go wrong with a
couple of the most popular brands. I cannot speak for any other tire and I
never will because Metzler has my tire business for life.

Having these tires under me give me so much confidence while riding in any
and all conditions. The tire hugs the road and the tread pattern the tire
does not grab ruts, bridge grates, cuts in the road, etc. they just roll
right over it continuing to hug the road. If you do have these tires then
you need to make the switch when it is time for an upgrade.

chuck from Charleston, SC

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Great Tires

August 13, 2012

Had these put on in 2010 Sept and 13621 miles later just need a back tire
replaced. Maybe next time replace both. They have performed great and I
have only had one issue and that was my fault. Make sure you run at the
pressure Metzler says not what the bike book says.
Am h aveing the back one replaced this week.
160/80 B 16 M/C 75H TL ME 880 MARATHON

Lemon from Decatur, IL

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Rider

July 06, 2012

I bought a set of metzler me880 tires got 4,800 miles on them before I
noticed back tire coming apart in the groves dry rot the way it looks bike
garage kept on a sealed floor never seen rain tire handles great just
falling apart I'll never buy another shop in town said I was the third
person within a month that they have seen this on a bike hope this helps
with picking a tire.

Buddy from Owensboro ky

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Suicide rubber

June 23, 2012

Great tyre in the dry excellent grip and very high mileage. If it even gets
damp head home slowly, easily breaks traction on my triumph america and
slides on cornering. It follows any seam or crack in road surface. Anybody
want one with 4mm tread left Im ditching it.

Ian Blyth from Scotland

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Rider

March 23, 2012

I do quite a bit of riding on suzuki boulevard 50t and have 20k miles on
this set of tires and still plenty of tread to do a 3k mile road trip this
summer. my next set will also be metzler 880 marathons.

Todd Graybill from Kentucky

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Motorcyclist me 880

March 14, 2012

Well I got 150k and a flat on a me 880 rear 200mm 15.
my vtx 1300c.
$400.00 tire plus install. picked up a piece of metal.
previous had 2 sets of dunlop tires 40,000k on my bike.
made me sick, fastest $400.00 I ever spent. Premium tire.
I just ordered a metzeler replacement. am I stupid or what?

slacker from Ontario canada

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Metzler, never again...

March 03, 2012

Horrible wet traction compared to my stock dunnies, really bad dry traction
on centre tread... Wheelies are impossible now. They cup easily, and are
over-priced for what they are. Goods: look good, and last forever.....but
they are 10k miles of crappy performance.

Vance Plumb from So. Cal

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Metzler

February 06, 2012

Metzler marathon. I have a harley 09 softail. I have a Metzler marathon
200/55-17 and its bald with only 5400 miles on it. I have had dunlop and
only get 6000 out of them. What is a better tire that size that will
last?
ruger762(at)live.com

Jeff Ware from Colfax ca 995713

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Great wear 880's

December 29, 2011

I ride about 18000 miles a yr,on a 99 roadstar. I'm getting 15000 mi off
the rear and 30000 mi off the front with the 880's. I've run Brazil and
German made. Had a rear flat and rode 3/4 mi, should have destroyed the
side wall but got another 8ooo mi. Great wear and traction couldn't have
better praise.

Pat from Va

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Vibration and cupping

November 12, 2011

I put a set of the 880's on my v-star 1300 and had some noise and vibration
from the front. After talking with the rep at americade he told me to add
more pressure to both they were designed for heavier bikes with higher
pressures and my factory pressures were too low for the tire. After adding
the pressure he recommended the tire has been flawless I will be buying
more in the future.

Dann C from New England

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Tire Howel

September 17, 2011

I just replaced the rear tire on my 06 V2K with a my second Metzler ME 880,
did a 250 km run today and Boy the Howling was loud, at back road cruising
speed 70-80 kph. I put my first set on last year, both front and back and
noticed a slight howel from the front this season about 10,000km on it.
The rear was good no noise and got about 15,000KM but very disappointed
this time. I thought it might be belt tension so I adjusted it and tried it
again. No change. I'm assuming they will not replace the tire.LOL.
Now I have to get louder pipes. Has anyone else had this experience with
Metzler?

Anonymous from Halifax, N.S Canada

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Sidewall cracking

August 24, 2011

Installed tow me880 www on 5-19-11. Was cleaning bike on 8-14-11 and
noticed what would appears a "weather cracking" outside of the ww. Scary.
Metzler will not do anyting until they receive the tire for "inspection".
Their cusomer service people could care less! Junk tires. Now I am told
the rear tire is showing signs of "heat" buildup. Will see what happens
today when I take the bike in for new front tire. 8-24-11

kent k from salt lake city, utah

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Rear ME 880 150/80HB-16 Wide poor quality

August 14, 2011

Purchased Tire in Feb 21 2011, these tire rode very well, excellent in the
wet and in sharp corners. How ever when inspecting the tire after 150 mile
ride I have a inch and half strip in the center of the tire about 24 inches
long. Thinking to myself f--- I only have 3000 mile on this tire.
When inspected the tire is starting to split and separate all the way
around the middle. Your thinking too much air pressure, like me. No, tire
pressure was fine. Google Metzler tire problems it seem to happen often DO
NOT BUY METZLER!